Research Project

Unit code: HNO7901 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Victoria University Online
Prerequisites
96 credit points of HMPT OR HMMN OR HMCH OR HMMH OR HMNG
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

In this capstone unit students consolidate their training by investigating a significant issue in their specialisation through undertaking a research project. Students will strengthen their evidence-based research capabilities by participating in a number of key phases and activities of an evidence-based research project to inform practice. Students will critically review the literature, including academic, policy and/or practice evidence, collecting, analysing, interpreting and disseminating findings in the form of a report or journal article for publication.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically formulate, evaluate and rationalise the need to investigate a significant practice issue;
  2. Conceptually map and interrogate the evidence-base of a chosen practice issue;
  3. Demonstrate skills in analysing, interpreting and disseminating research findings from a comprehensive critical literature review; and
  4. Deliberate on the implications of findings for practice, professional development and future research.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 10%
Argument - Rationale for proposed comprehensive critical literature review topic (500 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 30%
Detailed comprehensive critical literature review protocol proposal (5 mins/1500 word equiv)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 60%
Comprehensive critical literature review report or journal article (3000 words)

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
HMCH | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years
Master of Mental Health
HMMH | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years
Master of Mental Health Nursing
HMMN | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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